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Deselm, Illinois
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 Deselm, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Deselm, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Rockville |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407148 |
Deselm is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office was established at Deselm in 1867, and remained in operation until 1902.
John B. Deselm, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.
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